You can feel momentum in the air in Charlotte County, Florida. Things are happening. Just announced: A major partnership with one of America’s premier aviation colleges. Punta Gorda Airport recently completed a multi-million dollar expansion. The economic climate is as sunny as the weather and the landscape looks like a tropical paradise. With a pro-business attitude, leaders willing to invest in the community and fast track approvals, your business can be cleared for takeoff in no time.

Our economic development director, Lucienne Pears, was selected as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers for 2017. The award, given by consulting firm Consultant Connect, recognizes leaders who display excellent practices, innovation and success in building communities. In Charlotte County, it’s your assurance that your relocation or expansion project will be in expert hands.

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With a friendly, pro-business attitude, a community willing to invest in your project, fast track approvals, and vacation-like quality of life, relocating and expanding companies can be cleared for take off in record time.